Orientation August 19, 2024

Meetings: August 26th, September 9th, 16th, 23rd.  October 7th, and 21st.  November 4th and 18th. December 2nd. 

NEXT Steps introduces participants to theological, philosophical, and psychological concepts of vocation and aging. It is a gathering for adults contemplating or entering retirement, and for those who are recently retired. All program activities are designed to stimulate your individual self-discovery as you develop a personal plan for your new and meaningful chapter of life. NEXT Steps participants follow a 16-week process of self-discovery through readings, presentations, small group discussions, and discernment. All classes will meet via ZOOM. By the end of the course, participants will have developed a vision and a plan for their next phase of life; their elderhood. 

On non-class weeks there will be a one-hour cohort discussion group, time and date to be determined by each cohort on the first day of class.

Financial Assistance Available.

Course leaders:

Beth Long-Higgins, Executive Director, Ruth Parker Center for Abundant Aging

Steve Lawler, Director of the Walker Leadership Institute at Eden Theological Seminary